In its 14th year, the Rusty Gromfest is the most prestigious 16 and under boys and girls surfing event on the globe! To claim a Gromfest title opens a world of opportunities, as it has done for past winners like Mick Fanning and Steph Gilmore...

Gromfest 2009 is set to take on a new challenge with a change to the event's format. Contest organizers have taken a leaf out of the ASP Event Handbook and will adopt the theory of shorter events to fit in with available swell cycles to greatly improve the odds of good surf throughout the competition. The event will run for 3 days with a 5 day waiting period from the 10th to the 14th of July to maximize the best possible conditions for competitors. However, the contest format of running 2 simultaneous heats on 2 separate banks will remain the same with the finals being held on one bank.

Entries fill fast so make sure you do not delay returning your entry form ASAP as you don't want to miss out on your chance to compete in the most prestigious under 16, 14, 12 boys and girls junior surfing event.

Click here to download an entry form!